Rita Odafe
Last month, members of a notorious kidnapping gang were eliminated during a raid at Ladipo Market, Mushin, Lagos State. Detectives from the Special Squad Unit of the Lagos State Police Command have now identified a significant figure within the gang.
A total of nine kidnappers were killed, and two others escaped with injuries during a thwarted kidnap attempt at Ladipo Market in July. One of the identified kidnappers was Prince Henry Odenigbo, a Nollywood actor/producer who worked in the industry and acknowledged his success to God on social media.
Recent investigations have revealed that another key member, known as Uzoamaka, was involved in the gang’s criminal activities, as seen in CCTV footage. It was discovered that prior to the Ladipo Market incident, the gang had abducted a wealthy female supermarket owner in Ago Okota, extracting a ransom of N68 million.
Uzoamaka, known for his marksmanship and weapon handling skills, was instrumental in the gang’s operations. During the Ladipo Market raid, he fired the first shot to clear their escape route. Despite efforts to identify all victims, families have been hesitant to come forward, hindering the full understanding of the gang’s activities.
The police are determined to unravel the extent of the gang’s crimes and urge cooperation from the public to reveal the complete truth. Watch the CCTV footage allegedly showing Uzoamaka in action below:
Video: Lagos billionaire-kidnappers: Details of final operation before Ladipo Market raid pic.twitter.com/LTTeG2ooeu
— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) August 10, 2024
